Sonny James Musical artist

James Hugh Loden (born May 1, 1929), known professionally as Sonny James, is an American country music singer and songwriter best known for his 1957 hit, "Young Love". Dubbed the Southern Gentleman, James had 72 country and pop chart hits from 1953 to 1983, including a five-year streak of 16 straight among his 23 No. 1 hits. Twenty-one of his albums reached the country top ten from 1964 to 1976. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. James is currently retired and lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

Personal facts

Sonny James
Alias (AKA)
Sonny James
The Southern Gentleman
Birth dateMay 01, 1929
Hometown
Hackleburg Alabama

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Musical artist

Career started1953
Career ended1983
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Country music
Pop music
instrument
Guitar
Singing
record label
Curb Records
Capitol Records
Columbia Records
RCA Records
Monument Records
Dot Records

Sonny James on Wikipedia